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Investors seeking reliable dividend stocks may consider ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola. ExxonMobil has raised its dividend for 43 years, with a forward yield of 2.6% and expected EPS growth of 19% CAGR from 2025 to 2028. Johnson & Johnson, with a 64-year dividend history and a 2.3% yield, focuses on pharmaceuticals and medical devices, expecting 8% EPS growth. Coca-Cola, also with a 64-year dividend record and a 2.6% yield, adapts to market changes and anticipates 6% EPS growth, maintaining high margins.

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Global inflation is surging due to an energy shock from the Iran war, which has disrupted 20% of global oil and LNG flows. U.S. wages increased by 3.6%, but prices rose by 3.8%, ending real income gains. This rising inflation has shifted central bank expectations from rate cuts to potential hikes, complicating global monetary policy.

- The Iran war has disrupted 20% of global oil and LNG flows, resulting in an unprecedented energy supply shock.  
- In the U.S., wages increased by 3.6%, but prices rose by 3.8%, eliminating a three-year period of real income growth.  
- This scenario has caused a shift in central bank expectations from potential rate cuts to possible hikes, complicating global monetary policy.

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UK regular pay grew 3.4% year-on-year in early 2026, meeting expectations amid rising inflation risks from higher energy prices. The Federal Reserve raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.7%, the largest increase in recent cycles, influenced by oil market disruptions. Additionally, U.S. crude releases have reduced the Strategic Petroleum Reserve below 300 million barrels as global inventories sharply declined.

- UK regular pay increased by 3.4% year-on-year in early 2026, meeting expectations as policymakers monitor inflation risks related to rising energy prices.  
- The Federal Reserve raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.7%, marking the largest upward revision in recent cycles due to disruptions in the oil market.  
- U.S. crude releases have reduced the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to below 300 million barrels amid a significant decline in global inventories during March and April.

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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG) has signed a global distribution agreement with Curran International for its THERMAL-XR product, aimed at the oil and gas/LNG industry. This partnership will leverage Curran's extensive experience and client relationships with major companies like ExxonMobil and BP, enhancing GMG's market reach. THERMAL-XR is designed to improve heat transfer efficiency and corrosion resistance, marking a significant step in GMG's commercialization strategy.

- Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd has signed a global distribution agreement with Curran International for its THERMAL-XR product in the oil and gas/LNG industry.  
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Cleveland Fed projects May inflation at 4.18%, with Q2 CPI annualizing at 6.89%, the highest in three years. The Iran war's impact has led to soaring oil prices, causing U.S. gas prices to rise rapidly. As a result, hopes for rate cuts in 2026 have diminished, with potential hikes anticipated under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

- The Cleveland Fed projects May inflation at 4.18%, with the Q2 CPI annualizing at 6.89%, marking a three-year high.  
- The Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise significantly and leading to the fastest increase in U.S. gas prices in 30 years.  
- This inflation surge diminishes hopes for rate cuts in 2026, with potential interest rate hikes anticipated under the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

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Cotton futures experienced losses ranging from 69 to 136 points on Tuesday. The US dollar index rose to $99.215, while crude oil fell to $103.81. As of May 17, 41% of the US cotton crop was planted, slightly ahead of the 5-year average. The Cotlook A Index decreased by 325 points to 90.65 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks increased by 10,053 bales, totaling 203,491 bales. The Adjusted World Price rose to 71.87 cents/lb.

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SLB Limited (NYSE:SLB) reached a new 52-week high of $57.35, closing at $57.2090. Analysts have mixed ratings, with Citigroup raising its target to $68.00 and Sanford C. Bernstein to $71.00. The company reported $0.52 EPS, beating estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.295 per share. Insider selling activity was noted, with significant shares sold by executives. Institutional investors have also adjusted their stakes in SLB recently.

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On May 15, Eastern Time, Exxon Mobil options saw a total of 137502 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 77% and puts making up 22%.

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On May 10, Trump tweeted angrily declaring Iran's latest response "completely unacceptable." Iran, through Pakistan, proposed an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of the naval blockade, while the US insists that Iran suspend uranium enrichment and restore passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides remain fundamentally opposed. Do you think there's any possibility of breaking this deadlock?

On May 10, Trump tweeted angrily declaring Iran's latest response "completely unacceptable." Iran, through Pakistan, proposed an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of the naval blockade, while the US insists that Iran suspend uranium enrichment and restore passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides remain fundamentally opposed. Do you think there's any possibility of breaking this deadlock?

US-Iran deadlock returns — is a ceasefire still possible?

- Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.  
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 393.7 points, the S&P 500 increased by 137.5 points, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed by 803.4 points at the open.  
- These gains were driven by expectations that energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could resume, leading to lower crude prices.

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